canucks1692 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Hey everyone, I've read a bunch of the trade proposals and some of the most consistent names that come up are Hedman, Malone, Gardiner and Schenn that we'd like to see in a Canucks uniform next year. That brings me to my proposal... What about Teddy Purcell? He was great in the playoffs last year- 17 points in 18 games, and this season he had 24 goals and 41 assists for 65 points. He also finished plus 9 on a non-playoff team- Stamkos, Purcell and Bergeron were the only "plus" players that played over half the season (41 games). I was wondering what you'd think of him playing on a second line with Booth and Kesler? As for the trade itself, I thought it might look like this: To Tampa: Luongo, Ballard, Raymond's rights, a draft pick (maybe 2nd or 3rd round?) To Vancouver: Purcell and Hedman The common theme I've found in reading many of the threads is the need for a top-6 forward and a top-4 defenseman. Through this trade we'd address both of those. Gillis also talked about getting younger- Purcell is only 26 and Hedman 21, so it would fit with that too. Love to hear your thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandro17 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I'd love to just get Hedman, but TB isn't giving up any defense. They are already short on the blue line and it would be hard to get Hedman, what more Hedman + Purcell? TB simply isn't letting go of Hedman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ẁolverine Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I highly doubt they give you the 2nd overall pick from a couple years ago and their winger that has found good chemistry on Stamkos' left side. They probably don't want to give up Hedman at all considering a thin blue-line, and please don't even mention Malone. A trade with Tampa Bay makes most sense but the bulk of the pieces coming back will probably be picks/prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totes McGoats Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Purcell, IMHO, is overrated. He's putting up big numbers because he's playing with Stamkos. Put him on a line with Booth and Kesler, and you've got a 30pt/year player. 41 Assists = 33 of which are on Stamkos goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby loocid dreamer Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I would love to get Purcell + Hedman- I think both would be great pick ups. I don't think TBL even considers unless you substitute Edler in for Ballard Luongo, Edler, Raymonds rights, 3rd ---- for ---- Hedman, Purcell Edler and Hedman are interchangable today but Hedman has more upside and potential IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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